Tribute to Carroll Shelby

Goodwood's Lord March pays tribute to the racing legend.

Tributes have been pouring in for automotive legend Carroll Shelby, who died last Thursday aged 89.

The Texan became a successful racing driver after his chicken farming venture failed, winning the Le Mans 24 Hours with Roy Salvadori in 1959 in an Aston Martin DBR1. He branched out into sports car manufacture, cementing his renown with his involvement in the AC Cobra project.

The Cobra has its 50th anniversary this year and many events had been planned to celebrate one of the most famous sports cars ever, with special races too.

Shelby had been expected to attend the Goodwood Revival meeting in September where a special Cobra-only race, the Shelby Cup, has been arranged to commemorate his contribution to motorsport.

Lord March said: "From all of us at Goodwood I would like to express my deep sadness on hearing of the death of motorsport legend Carroll Shelby after a long illness. Carroll enjoyed a diverse career in motorsport, but will perhaps best be remembered as a team owner, car maker and creator of the immortal AC Cobra, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.